Donna's First ENHERTU Treatment
19 May 2026
Last week Mum began her first treatment of ENHERTU, the targeted breast cancer treatment that is currently not funded in New Zealand.
Before reaching this point, Mum had already endured 4 rounds of Doxorubicin chemotherapy, often known by cancer patients as the “Red Devil” chemo. Every 3 weeks she faced treatment with strength, despite the exhaustion, hair loss, brain fog and emotional toll that comes with it.
Her oncologist believes she is a strong candidate for ENHERTU because, for her age, she has handled treatment remarkably well so far.
This treatment is not a cure, but we are hopeful it can give Mum more quality time. More moments with Dad, her children, grandchildren and the people she loves most.
Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared the page, sent messages or simply checked in on Mum and our family. The support surrounding her has been overwhelming in the best possible way and we are deeply grateful ❤️
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa.